Plaque
Object number2011.127.206
Manufacturer
Drew Trophy Company
Date1983
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood, metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionRectangular wooden plaque with light yellow metal plate and black text. At the top center is a portrait of a man with the City of Pittsburgh Coat of Arms on both sides.Dimensions0.75 x 11.812 x 15 in. (1.9 x 30 x 38.1 cm)InscriptionsPlaque reads: "In Memory / of / DAVID A. BARR / Pittsburgh Police Officer / Died in the Line of Duty / May 3, 1983 / Presented by / The Fraternal Order of Police / Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1”.
MarksSticker on back has text "DREW COMPANY / 95 SOUTH 16TH ST. / PITTSBURGH PA 15203 / PHONE: (4??) 381-1255".
Historical NotesPatrolman David Barr (36) was accidentally shot and killed while at the Department range on May 3, 1983. A range instructor was checking the firearm of another officer, when it discharged, striking Patrolman Barr in the chest. Patrolman Barr had served with the agency for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related person
David A. Barr
Related institution
Fraternal Order of Police
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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Drew Trophy Company
